Certificate Program

In-house certificate program: Design Thinking Coach

Overview

Shape creative collaboration, activate innovation teams

Today, more than ever, continuous innovation, constant learning and effective collaboration are essential factors for successful companies. At the Hasso Plattner Institute in Germany, we have been coaching teams through all kinds of Design Thinking formats for over ten years.

Our experience has shown that in order for innovation teams to reach their full potential, they need the guidance of well-trained Design Thinking coaches.

As such, the HPI has designed an In-house Certification Program for Design Thinking Coaches.

Key Facts

Target group

The program is designed for a broad audience. To successfully train employees as multipliers of an agile, human-centered work culture and certify them as such, participants should be carefully selected. Key factors to consider include:

  • Position and/or role within the organization
  • Prior experience in Design Thinking
  • Preferably existing coaching and/or teaching experience
  • Individual motivation
  • Ability to apply the learned skills immediately

We are happy to assist in the selection process upon request.

Offer includes

  • Certificate from the renowned Hasso Plattner Institute.
  • Experience-based learning as a didactic model with a high practical component and diverse opportunities to experiment.
  • Carefully orchestrated learning experience and structure for lifelong learning, even after the program: Participation as alumni in varied masterclasses and exchange formats.
  • Close supervision by a Design Thinking coach per team (maximum of five people) in our on-site training sessions.
  • Continuous individual feedback from experienced Design Thinking coaches.
  • Learning videos and materials (e.g., Prompting Cheat Sheets)
  • Provision of a detailed coaching manual and a comprehensive digital set of method cards.
  • Unique combination of teaching and research on the HPI campus and inclusion in the large HPI alumni network of Design Thinking coaches.

Language

  • German, English

Customized for organizations

We will be happy to prepare an individual offer for you and your organization on request.
Interested? Send us an e-mail to info-pdt@hpi.de

Book your place

In-house certificate program: Design Thinking Coach

Date
On request
Date
On request
Duration
12 Days + flexible online learning
Languages
German, English
Format
In Person
Place
Hasso Plattner Institute
Campus II
August-Bebel-Straße 88
14482 Potsdam
Link to Location
Availability
At least 10 participants.
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Objectives

Organizational Goals: 

  • Scale collaboration and innovation in your organization by training an internal cohort of coaches.
  • You shorten innovation cycles and optimize solutions by implementing elements of Design Thinking into your organization.
  • You enable employees to expand their skills and get involved in new areas. This way you increase employee satisfaction.

 Goals for You as a Participant: 

  •  Advance your career and acquire new, future-oriented skills with certification.
  • Learn how to support teams in solving complex problems while keeping user needs at the forefront.
  • Expand your coaching abilities and build confidence through diverse practical experiences in a supportive environment.
  • Receive valuable feedback and guidance from experienced coaches.
  • Build an internal network of like-minded colleagues through intensive collaboration and regular exchange.

Requirements

Previous experience in Design Thinking is an advantage, but not essential.

About the program

This program is designed to expand and refine the participants' knowledge of Design Thinking and their ability to effectively facilitate teams and design various Design Thinking formats. Through practical, hands-on modules, participants will learn how to guide teams through Design Thinking processes and how to effectively design workshops and projects. With intensive learning experiences and personalized feedback from experienced coaches, they will develop their own coaching style and be fully equipped to succeed as Design Thinking coaches in a variety of contexts.

Extra: Access to our online workshop “Innovation with Design Thinking: Deep Dive & Co-Creation with AI”
This online course offers the opportunity to deepen your knowledge and skills in Design Thinking and take your innovation projects to the next level with the use of AI tools.

Agenda

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  1. On request

    In-house certificate program: Design Thinking Coach

    In Person

    Duration

    12 Days + flexible online learning

    Place

    Potsdam

    Languages

    German, English

Contact

Do you have any questions? We will be happy to help you.

Elisabeth Höpner
Program Manager Certification Program
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